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p28 p34 p46 P.O. Box 849 Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9 A magazine for and about the residents of The Ballantrae Golf & Country Club Community. A positive community voice to inform and entertain. In this Issue: Home on the Green is a registered name. The use of this name without written permission is prohibited by law. Permission must be obtained for copies of any articles or photographs. DEPARTMENTS PUBLISHER Donna Clark Message from the Editor 3 Message from our Councillor 5 EDITOR Anita Draycott ASSISTANT EDITOR Karen Clark COLUMNS SOCIAL LIAISON Kathy Billington Out and About – Winter Escapes Beyond Florida 7 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lynne Balfour, Assistant Secretary New Tricks From An Old Dog – 9 Wayne Burgess Johanna Burkhard Cheap Entertainment: Buying a Car Mary Freedman John Gorman Ballantrae Tails – Honouring a Canadian Canine Hero 11 Linda Legallais Picture It - Picture the Future…Today 13 Ken Miyauchi Jan Richards View from the Rough – As Time Goes By 15 Enid Sanders, Secretary Health and Wellness – 17 Alison Scowcroft Bob Siegel Introducing the Personal Medical Information Kit Peter Sims Do You Know? – Periodic Health Visits 19 Dayna Stoddart Carol Taplin Tasty Recipes of the Season – 20 Pat Whittingham Accenting Health and Fall Flavours

PROOFREADERS Mary Hallam, Coordinator Helen Mitchell FEATURES Diane Ross How to Sell Your Home When You Have Pets 23 CONTRIBUTING Kathy Billington Profile– PHOTOGRAPHERS Brian Freedman, Coordinator Shirl Sankoff Greg and Dee McCain’s Norman Rockwell Collection 28 Pat Whittingham The Monarch Butterfly and 34

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Terry Coulson, 416-606-5876 our Ballantrae Golf Club Course Ballantrae Geek Gets Seniors “Plugged In” 36 ADVERTISING SALES Elaine Saksons, Coordinator, [email protected] Claim to Fame – Marilyn & Me 38 John Pittaway, Administrator Meet Ballantrae Volunteers Steve Smith and Eric Scrafield 40 Bryan Black Kay Corlett Profile– Terry Caffery shoots & scores! 46 Bill Hewitt More Good Reasons to visit www.ourbgcc.com 50 Maggie Pittaway Juta Silmberg Poem – A Home That Was Us 56 Pat & Ray Stadnick Carol Taplin PAST EVENTS DISTRIBUTION Al Moldon The Pacemakers Do It Again! 25 Bruce Hyland Fallsview Casino Trip 25 COMPTROLLER Anne Brewing Canada Day 2018 27 BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Gorman, Chair Gearing up for the 2019 Ballantrae Summer Games 30 Anne Brewing Donna Clark BGCC Tennis Club 32 Ginny Tullis Pat Whittingham UPCOMING EVENTS FOUNDING EDITOR Ruth Flanagan Slots at Georgian Downs 42 Annual BGCC Craft Sale 42 GRAPHIC DESIGN UNITE Creative Inc. Dave Parsons Fall Concert: A Tribute to Duke Ellington 42 PRINTING Tower Litho Company Ltd. Join the Pacemakers For A Sock Hop! 42 Home on the Green is a community-oriented magazine, published four times per year Murder Mystery Dinner 44 (March, June, September and December), for the enjoyment of the residents of the Ballantrae Golf and Country Club Community. It is produced by our residents who Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon 44 volunteer their talents, efforts and time. The magazine is owned by Home on the Ballantrae Community Choir Annual Christmas Concert 44 Green Community Magazine, a not-for-profit organization, duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Ballantrae Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance 44 Home on the Green is intended for general information purposes only, and neither endorses nor promotes any of the products or services represented herein, and CLUBS assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements made in the magazine. Why Mah Jongg You Ask? 52 Home on the Green welcomes submissions from residents of our community for possible inclusion in the magazine. Send articles and news items in NOTICES WORD format only to [email protected]. Home on the Green Volunteer Service 48 reserves the right to accept, edit or reject any submitted article. All such Name Tags 48 contributors are deemed to have consented to the publication – either in License Plate Covers 48 print or online – of any information submitted by them. ADVERTISERS INDEX 54 peace of mind CapitaCapital l At Rempel Capital, you gain from our experience in managing the investments you entrust us with. Using our unique Visit us at our convenient new location models, we ensure that you gain both steady returns and capital preservation, 238 Wellington St East while actively safeguarding your portfolio Suite 102 when markets become volatile. Aurora, Ontario As a client of Rempel Capital, you will enjoy a level of one-on-one service you

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Welcome to the fall issue. It’s jam-packed and is FSC® certified. The Forest Stewardship with interesting stories about our busy Council® is a non-profit entity that supports Ballantrae residents. environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the Last issue, I introduced Johanna Burkhard, HOTG’s world’s forests. FSC® independently tracks, traces new recipes editor. That’s her on the cover. Brian and identifies wood fibres from the forest through Freedman shot this photo of Johanna in her every step of the procurement, manufacturing and kitchen. And yes, we were invited to “eat the printing process, confirming that each supplier in food props.” We have decided to give the former the chain follows rigorous controls, management Potluck pages a new name that better reflects the and reporting practices. Starting with this issue, we type of dishes being featured. So please enjoy will run the FSC® logo on page one at the bottom Tasty Recipes for the Season—Accenting Health of the masthead. and Fall Flavours. With the Ballantrae Summer Games coming Feedback to the magazines indicates that you up next August you know you will be hearing want more profiles of residents and in this issue LOTS from Wayne Burgess, the “energizer bunny” we deliver. Alison Scowcroft has written two co-chairperson (along with Phil Bannon). It’s profiles. Meet Steve Smith and Eric Scrafield, both not too early to pencil August 17 to 25 in your who currently volunteer their time for Habitat for calendars and kick start your fitness program. Humanity. We would like to feature more profiles on residents who give their time for good causes, so please let us know if you or a neighbour would agree to an article. Alison also interviewed Greg and Dee McCain whose collection of Norman Rockwell artworks is just another wonderfully unique discovery about Ballantrae. Karen Clark (my right and left arm working on this magazine) has also profiled Terry Caffery about his pro Anita Draycott hockey career. Read Bob Siegel’s Claim to Fame story about close encounters with Marilyn Monroe and get yet another surprise. With a bit of coaxing John Gorman has contributed a column about how time passes. For those of us who have missed his View from the Rough column, this is a welcome addition to our fall line-up. On an eco note you should be pleased to know that the paper used to produce Home on the Green magazine has a ten per cent recycled content, is manufactured in North America

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NEW RETAIL IN STOUFFVILLE units, 124 independent supported living units and Construction is well under way for the new plaza on 32 assisted living units for a total of 260 placements. Main Street, Stouffville. The anchor tenant is a 42,000 Construction at this site is expected to start before square-foot Longo's food store. More than twenty year end and be available for occupancy in late 2019. other tenants have also been announced for this I compliment town staff for working with these location. These include an East Side Mario's, GoodLife developers to make both facilities a reality. Fitness and a Rexall Drug store. The Beer Store presently in town will be relocating to this location. It is anticipated MASTER PLANS FOR THE TOWN the Longo's will be open before year end. Interestingly, In my last column in HOTG I indicated the town had there will be a Starbucks within the Longo's store plus been able to replace the departed senior managers another stand-alone Starbucks location. and directors with very high calibre personnel. I Our plaza at the corner of Highway 48 and Aurora Road further indicated Council would be leaning on these continues to progress with the signing of leases with two recruits to lead the town forward. We were not let doctors, a dentist and the drug store. Tim Horton's have down on this front as at our July meeting, Council was signed a lease for the smaller of the two buildings and presented with long-term Master Plans for two of our this now awaits approval of the MTO. major departments. Both of these were put forward by recently hired or promoted employees. LONG-TERM HOUSING, STOUFFVILLE I have been a proponent of updating the Master Plan For those of us looking for long-term housing for loved for the town's fire service for nearly my whole time on ones, you are no doubt aware of the very short supply Council. This was finally completed and presented to and absolute need for one of these facilities close to us. Council in July. There are still a few final touches I would The changing demographics of Whitchurch-Stouffville like to see in the 260-page document, for which I will be certainly dictate the need for at least one age-friendly meeting separately with the fire chief. But in total, it will community facility. We are now about to have two new set the standard for fire services within all of Whitchurch- ones located in town. Stouffville and act as a guide for the next ten years. It is Last spring the provincial government announced they expected this document will have received final approval will be supporting the creation of a number of new during the August Council meeting. long-term care facilities in York Region. The Town of One of the first visible steps to be seen coming out of this Stouffville will be the recipient of one of these facilities. plan will be the rebuild/addition to the fire hall located in In June, Council approved the construction of a Ballantrae. Engineering work is presently underway and project to be located on the ten acres at the corner of when completed, this will lead to 24/7 fire service from Sandiford and Hoover Park (close to the Walmart plaza). our local fire station. In the first phase there will be 320 beds available. Over A second Master Plan filed with and approved by Council time, it is anticipated beds will increase to a total of in July was that for Leisure and Community Services. This 1,030. This is a huge undertaking and will not only fulfill has been a long overdue report outlining directions for an urgent need in the region but will also create more the planning and provision of the town's parks, facilities, than 350 full-time jobs in Stouffville. There may be some recreation and culture and the evolution of services over the concerns about the real estate tax base of this facility, next ten-year timeline. It is intended to provide residents but I personally feel the need and the jobs created far with equitable access to programs/events and facilities to exceed the shorter tax base. enhance and promote healthy and active living. At our July meeting Council approved a minor zoning One of the priority recommendations in the report is the change so that another senior care facility could be construction of the long-awaited courts dedicated for built on Mostar Street. This land is owned by Fieldgate pickleball. We now have approximately 200 dedicated Development Ltd. and borders the property on which players in this group, many living here in BGCC. they are constructing the above-mentioned Longo's plaza. This facility will consist of 104 independent living

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6 FALL 2018 OUT AND ABOUT Winter Escapes Beyond Florida BY LYNNE BALFOUR

Have you been wondering about a different Valleta. In Taormina, Sicily we could see Mount Etna winter holiday destination from Florida? steaming away from the window of our hotel. For the past three years Ballantrae Golf & Country Club Canary Islands: residents Linda Dallman and Sheilagh McDonald have S. We visited three of the seven islands. One island, travelled on Betty Shukster’s trips to Europe. In 2016 Lazarota, was a volcano field. It was like walking on they travelled to the Algarve area of Portugal; in 2017 to the moon. Food was cooked over a geyser! There Sicily and Malta; and in 2018 to Madrid and the Canary were many islands all with different geography. Islands. They enthusiastically discussed their trips. L. In Tenerife, I loved the star gazing at Mount Why did you decide to go to Europe Teide National Park. At the foot of this volcano instead of Florida to escape winter? lies Ilano de Ucanca, a stunning lunar desert. We S. I love history and lots of it! I want to travel while I am then travelled to Lazarota, a volcanic island. The healthy and enjoy these life experiences. geography was amazing. L. It’s all about enjoying a different experience. The What are your special memories? Algarve is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. We have visited small villages, large cities, several Malta has a varied rich history and cultural heritage UNESCO sites, toured wineries, banana plantations, stretching back over 7000 years. The Canary aloe vera farms, walked volcano fields and black sand Islands were an unexpected surprise in both beaches on our last trip. culture and geography. In Sicily we had an all-day cooking class in a house that What made you choose a group excursion? the chef had inherited from her grandmother. All food S. They go to fascinating places. Entries and gratuities are was grown in her garden. Delicious! prepaid. There are no hour-long waits for entry. There are interesting people with good ideas on the trip. On one Canary Island, La Gomera, which was extremely hilly, the residents had developed a whistling speech which L. Everything is planned and arranged for you. Our could be heard hill to hill. They demonstrated it to us. 24/7 directors were very knowledgeable. We all benefitted from their expertise in choosing all The last evening in Madrid we went to a beautiful our local guides and our amazing experiences. restaurant with opera singers performing between courses. One well-endowed soprano sang directly to a What did you like best about these trips? gentleman in our group who had not lost his appreciation Portugal: for the female form. His smile was wonderful! S. Lots of history. February/March weather is better than in Ballantrae. We also visited Seville, a How did you find the price of such a trip compared UNESCO site, as well as Gibraltar and Morocco. to one to Florida? Of course, a tour costs more than a visit to one place. L. Enjoyed our free time walking the beach and going The cost depends on where you go and how many to town. Loved our excursions to Lagos, Sagres and side tours you take. Such a trip might be cheaper with Cape St. Vincent, the most south-westerly point of Senior Tours, more expensive with Tauck or Jerry Van Europe. We also visited Evora, Cascais and Sintra. Dyke tours. We found the trip affordable. It covered Malta and Sicily: all gratuities, meals, side trips, entries to parks and S. I loved the history of Malta and the fact that museums. The European breakfasts were unbelievable! 1000-year-old buildings were still in use. Any disadvantages? L. Malta is home to three UNESCO World heritage Two to three weeks was not long enough! We had great sites. We enjoyed revisiting the history of the experiences, met fascinating people and would highly Maltese Cross and the Knights of St. John in recommend travelling in those countries. Celebrating Sheilagh's Birthday in Malta Mount Etna at Dusk Cooking Class, Sicily Hagar Qim, Malta Volcanic Domes, La Gomera Mount Etna, Sicily

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8 FALL 2018 NEW TRICKS FROM AN OLD DOG Cheap Entertainment: BY Buying a Car KEN MIYAUCHI

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10 FALL 2018 BALLANTRAE TAILS Honouring A Canadian

Canine Hero BY LINDA LEGALLAIS

Then came the night of December 19, 1941, the battle of Lye Mun. The Canadians were outnumbered. Expected equipment and troops had not arrived due to the bombing of Pearl Harbour on December 7. Still, they fought bravely with Gander always at their side. Yes, this was the monster that bravely attacked the enemy soldiers. At one point in the night, Gander was left to guard seven injured soldiers. A Japanese soldier Infantrymen of “C” Company, Royal Rifles of Canada, and their mascot en route to Hong Kong. hurled a grenade where (Vancouver, British Columbia, October 27, 1941). Courtesy Canada Dept. of National Defence/ the men were lying Library and Archives Canada incapacitated. Gander It is a dark night in early December, 1941. A contingent sprang to action. He picked up the grenade and ran of soldiers from the 1st Battalion Royal Rifles of Canada off into the night with it in his mouth. Tragically, he was are charged with guarding their base from an attack never seen again. Later, when the Japanese questioned by Japanese soldiers. The men are a young and Canadian soldiers in prisoner of war camps they often inexperienced group fighting bravely against a much asked about the Kuroi Kaibutsu or “Black Monster” and more seasoned force. As the Japanese creep closer they wondered if the allies were training a particularly fierce are met with terror in the night. Suddenly appearing out breed of killer animal. of the dark comes a monster. Huge, black and menacing For many years Gander’s valiant act was remembered only he attacks them, snarling and biting. They retreat in fear. by those who knew and loved him but his story was often This scenario happens several times throughout the told. However, on October 27, 2000, 60 years later, he was night. Who is this Canadian monster? posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal for Gallantry, For a moment, let’s return to 1940 when the Hayden essentially the Victorian Cross for animals, for his selfless family of Gander, Newfoundland was forced to make a act in saving the lives of the injured men. Twenty surviving difficult decision. Their beloved pet, Pal, a 130-pound members of the regiment attended the ceremony, Newfoundland dog had accidentally scratched the including Fred Kelly with a Newfoundland dog by his face of a child who was playing with him. They had no side. Gander’s medal can be viewed at the Canadian War desire to put the dog down but, concerned that such an Museum. When the Hong Kong Veteran’s Memorial Wall accident could happen again, they decided to give him was created in Ottawa, the names of the 291 Canadian to the local RCAF Base in Gander. They were happy to soldiers who died directly in the 17-day Battle of Hong adopt Pal and changed his name to Gander. His primary Kong were listed. Sergeant Gander’s name stands proudly caregiver was a soldier named Fred Kelly. amongst them. He is a true Canadian hero. In 1941 the Regiment was reassigned to Hong Kong to be a part of the ill-fated battle of Hong Kong. In order to take Gander with them he was promoted to Sergeant. NOTE TO READERS While in camp the friendly dog was a great asset in Enid Sanders, who normally pens the Ballantrae Tails keeping up the spirits of the men and they paid him column, invited Linda LeGallais to contribute this back with plenty of affection, cold showers to relieve him article as a fitting subject for Remembrance Day. from the heat and an occasional beer with the boys.

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12 FALL 2018 PICTURE IT Picture the Future… BY Today PAT WHITTINGHAM

Maybe I’m jaded by the endless stream of new photo and day, week or year. The app will crop your image, but TV gear, but recently I found a remarkable convergence of I find it more effective to shoot the image in 16x9 or technology that really impressed me. Last year Samsung crop to this size in my computer and then transfer the introduced a line of UHDTV displays. In addition to being images through my iPad. excellent Smart TVs, they display still images that are With so little wall space in our homes and family photos striking with the necessary circuitry to prevent image fighting for our attention amongst all the legacy painting burn-in, allowing the screen to display an image virtually and art, the Samsung Frame is a solution that I’ll use indefinitely. Some amusing promotional activities have increasingly. I plan to shoot art that we own and display it shown the screen wall mounted without gap alongside electronically, giving the original art to family members as various traditional works of art from great masters and part of our legacy. It is an ideal solution for downsizing to famous artists in world-famous museums and galleries. smaller accommodations or taking some of your pictures They are virtually indistinguishable from the surrounding to Florida for the winter. printed and painted images. Oh yes, I forgot to say it is an equally good ultra I bought the smallest size amongst 43”, 55” and 65” units HD Smart television which integrates many of your available and find the images stunning, both with shots components, such as the Rogers cable box, controlled that I have taken personally as well as art leased from the by voice command. I can just push the talk button Samsung subscription on-line Art Shop. While the cost of on the small remote and say “channel 518” and in an the 43” set was $1,695, I have spent more than half of this instant I have CTV Toronto. Say volume up and it gets amount on custom framing of panoramas in the past so I louder; or say Netflix and Midsomer Murders and it find this cost entirely reasonable. then lets me choose an episode from 19 seasons. The frame looks like a shadow box style thin black bezel, This is so much easier than my Harmony remote. but you can get magnetically attached frame kits in Instead of a black screen on your wall when you turn off white, simulated oak and walnut. You could easily paint the set, it will revert to your selected art or image. Of these in any colour or apply a veneer if so inclined. I course you can hold the off button a little longer and turn am pleased with the black frame as you can pick from a it totally off but I leave it on and vary the images on a selection of coloured or varied white/off-white faux mats. day-to-day basis. It is very impressive… and worth a visit It is very easy to transfer images from an iPhone, Tablet to a Best Buy to see one. Or you can call me and get a or Android device with a free app. Many can be stored free cup of coffee or tea (wine on occasion). Cheers! in-frame from which you can select your picture of the

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14 FALL 2018 VIEW FROM THE ROUGH

As Time Goes By BY JOHN GORMAN

It has been my habit to sit quietly for a time late in hang up the other phone? And of course when I the evening and review the events of the day. go to check I sometimes forget what I was going to check and find something else on the way that Mind you, before retirement between family and distracts me. business, the process was quite lengthy. Nevertheless it reminded me of things undone which now had to I used to remember names like a champ. However, be dealt with the next day. Occasionally the following more and more now I find they are a mystery to day would require the odd “do-over.” me. Even when I think I've nailed it I am just a tad off. Hence Bill becomes Bob; Ed is Fred and Helen Now that the “children” have long ago fled the is Ellen. nest, I am unemployed, and my health no longer permits many previous pursuits, this nightly ritual Occasionally I will undertake to entertain guests is considerably less complicated. with the story of a hilarious situation I shared with another one of the visitors. Unfortunately the tale However, I did notice that a troubling feature of loses all credibility when my friend announces that current reviews was the similarity of issues and he does recall the incident but, as he remembers projects which come to mind each evening. In it, I wasn’t really involved in the event! fact, the list of items to be dealt with usually bears an alarming resemblance to the list of the Now, I have shared these experiences with several previous night – and the one before that, etc. of my friends here in Ballantrae and I have been pleased to learn that I am not unique. In fact I have So I was thinking tonight of the many things I had been delighted to hear several anecdotes which planned on doing today – but didn’t. Yesterday, outline situations even more dramatic than mine. I was enthusiastically anticipating an extremely productive day. Of course it had to be because One chap actually went to the store to get an I was going to do all of the things that I had electric kettle and returned later with a spanking planned to do the day before. new television screen – and no kettle. Still another admits that when he is preparing to do some Now it is obvious that yesterday’s list, which chores around the home he finds it necessary became today’s – will pretty much be tomorrow’s. to lie down for a rest to prepare. And generally Quite honestly, I am at a loss to know just where awakens too late to do a proper job. the time goes each day and why I accomplish so All of this reminds me of the infamous “Honey- little. It seems my mind wanders constantly and I Do” lists that were a feature in many homes regularly forget what I was planning on doing next! “back in the day.” One of my daughters had an elderly cat that At one time my wife grew tired of my failures to would spend hours staring vacantly at a wall - repair and/or solve household problems. After a any wall. We could never figure out whether the few rather heated discussions, she resolved it by cat heard something in the wall or that he was creating a Honey-Do list of chores that was pasted simply overtaken by age. Lately, when I find on the fridge to gently remind me of outstanding myself in a room without knowing why I went needs. In time, the list became so long and so there, I think of that cat. upsetting to Elaine, I decided, in fairness, to True, when I leave that room and return to my eliminate her frustration. chair, I eventually remember the purpose of the So I thoughtfully removed the list and threw it away. trip, but by then I am no longer interested in that project and move on to some other diversion. I then developed the habit of sitting quietly before retiring each night and mentally reviewing “the list.” I also seem to be wasting considerable time double checking my actions. Did I shut the garage Nothing is ever written down. door? Did I turn the basement lights off? Did I

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BY Do You Know About JAN RICHARDS Periodic Health Visits?

DO YOU KNOW in Ontario that the annual medical DO YOU KNOW that two in every ten people over check-up appointment was revamped in 2012 when the age 60 suffer painful joint disease that affects their hips, government negotiated a new contract with Ontario’s knees, spine, and hands? Since osteoarthritis usually doctors? What was once our annual health review is progresses gradually, you can take steps to manage now known as the Periodic Health Visit and as the name this condition. implies, it is done periodically and not necessarily once DO YOU KNOW that diabetes, caused by a year. Doctors now focus on the specific needs of increased glucose in your blood, can lead to patients rather than a “head to toe” examination. They serious health problems? take into account the patient’s age, gender, medical history and lifestyle habits. We have all heard the mantra from our health care professionals to stop smoking, drink less alcohol, DO YOU KNOW that the amount physicians are eat healthy diets, maintain healthy weight, exercise paid for this visit has been reduced from $70 to $52? regularly, use sun protection, manage stress, stay Along with the reductions of unnecessary lab tests, the socially engaged, keep our minds active and have province has saved more than $200 million. Dr. Joshua regular checks of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Tepper, CEO of Health Quality Ontario, a provincial agency with a mandate to improve the health-care As renowned Canadian cardiovascular researcher, system, states that “the evidence shows that going Dr. Jack Tu stated, “The key to prevention is setting in for an annual check-up for the average person realistic goals, establishing routines and finding fun does not lead to better health outcomes; therefore, activities that you can do with friends. If you do, there it is not considered ‘best medical practice’ to do an is a far greater likelihood that you will stick with your annual exam.” The timing of your doctor visits should long-term lifestyle activities.” be linked to your actual health needs – rather than an arbitrary date set for an annual check-up. DO YOU KNOW the best way to protect yourself from ill health as you age? Lifestyle changes and preventive strategies can offer protection against a range of serious health conditions. DO YOU KNOW that research shows that half of cancers could be prevented by lifestyle? DO YOU KNOW that the best way to reduce cardiovascular disease and prevent plaque build-up on the walls of your arteries is diet and exercise? DO YOU KNOW that there is no sure way to prevent dementia, but regular exercise combined with a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables and limited fat and salt intake can help keep your brain healthy?

HOME ON THE GREEN 19 FEATURE TASTY RECIPES ForT he Season Accenting Health and Fall Flavours BY JOHANNA BURKHARD 1-1/2 cup (375 mL) diced cooked Turkey Vegetable turkey or chicken 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) small-shaped pasta, Minestrone such as tubes or shells Roasting a turkey breast is becoming Salt and freshly ground black pepper increasingly popular at Thanksgiving, which means that supermarkets are left Freshly grated Parmesan cheese with a surplus of turkey legs. They’re easy (optional) to roast or you can use the uncooked legs and thighs as the base of a stock as you 1. In Dutch oven or large saucepan, would with turkey bones. heat oil over medium-high heat. Welcome to Home on Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, MAKES 8 GENEROUS SERVINGS the Green’s new column basil and oregano; cook, stirring 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil on cooking and healthy often, for 5 minutes or until softened. eating! I’m delighted 1 large onion, chopped 2. Add stock and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and to share my favourite 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped simmer for 15 minutes. Add prepared recipes and cooking tips 2 carrots, peeled and chopped vegetables and simmer, covered, for 15 with you. Food writing 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped minutes or until vegetables are tender. and creating recipes 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried basil leaves 3. Add turkey and pasta. Bring to a have been my focus as a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano or columnist for a national for 8 minutes or until pasta is tender. marjoram leaves Season with salt, if needed, and newspaper and a writer 8 cups (2 L) turkey or chicken stock generously with pepper to taste. for several Canadian (approx.) 4. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with magazines, including 1 cup (250 mL) drained canned plum Parmesan cheese at the table. Add Canadian Living and tomatoes, chopped more stock if soup thickens as it LCBO Food and Drink. cools. Refrigerate soup for up to 3 2 cups (500 mL) prepared fresh days or freeze in airtight containers I’ve also authored vegetables* for up to 3 months. cookbooks, including my most recent, The Diabetes Prevention and Management Cookbook. I hope you’ll enjoy preparing the following recipes and discovering a special dish to share with family and friends.

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Tips Creamy Fine Herbs Dressing *Use any combination of vegetables Delicious also as dressing for broccoli Barley Risotto including diced zucchini, small cauliflower slaw and coleslaw. florets, green or yellow beans cut into small with Butternut pieces, a handful of finely shredded kale, 1/3 cup (75 mL) grapeseed or canola oil cabbage or Swiss chard leaves. Squash and Sausage 2 tbsp (30 mL) white balsamic vinegar*** Here’s an easy supper dish that is not only great tasting, but wholesome besides. Salad Greens 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise Barley packs a powerhouse of nutrients. It’s with Pomegranate 1 tbsp (15 mL) each honey and rich in soluble fibre and helps keep blood glucose levels stable. Plus, like oat bran, it Dijon mustard and Pumpkin Seeds helps lower blood cholesterol levels. 1 tsp (5 mL) dried fine herbs**** Super nutritious pumpkin seeds, also known MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS as pepitas, and crimson pomegranate seeds 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil complement the assertive greens in this fall salad drizzled with a tart/sweet dressing. Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups (1 L) peeled, butternut squash, cut into small 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1. In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, 4 cups (1 L) mixed firm salad greens, mayonnaise, honey, mustard, fine herbs 2 mild Italian sausages (250 g), casings lightly packed* and garlic; season with salt (if needed) removed, and finely chopped 1 cup (175 mL) shredded carrots and pepper to taste. Place in a jar and 1 small onion, chopped refrigerate. Makes 2/3 cup (150 mL) 1/4 medium seedless (English) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped cucumber, halved lengthwise and Tips 1 cup (250 mL) pearl barley,* rinsed sliced crosswise *Use firm greens such as shredded kale, spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard leaves and 3 cups (750 mL) chicken stock 2 green onions, sliced sliced Belgian endives. (approx.) 1/3 cup (75 mL) pomegranate seeds** ** Pomegranates are best in the fall when 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped freshly harvested. To remove the seeds 1/4 cup (60 mL) roasted unsalted fresh sage (or arils as they are called) cut the fruit in pumpkin seeds half crosswise. Score the edges of fruit in 5 Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) Creamy Fine Herbs places. Hold each half over a deep bowl. With seeds facing down, whack the skin Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Dressing (approx.) with a wooden spoon, gently squeezing the 1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 1. Place mixed greens in a salad bowl. sides, to release the seeds. tbsp (15 mL) oil over medium heat. Top with carrots, cucumber and green ***White Balsamic Vinegar is now sold as Add squash and cook, stirring onions. Cover bowl and refrigerate White Condiment with Balsamic Vinegar of occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes for up to 4 hours before serving. Modena in supermarkets. It’s a golden-hued or until squash is barely tender and 2. To serve, drizzle with enough vinegar made from grape must and has a lightly coloured. Transfer to a bowl. tart/sweet flavour. dressing to lightly coat salad and toss. Sprinkle with pomegranate and ****Fine herbs are available in our local pumpkins seeds; serve immediately. Metro supermarket. Continued on page 22 FEATURE

2. In same skillet over medium-high with enough water to hold dough heat, cook sausage meat, stirring, Farmhouse together; gather into a ball. Gently for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly Apple Pie knead two to three times on browned. Place in bowl with squash. a floured board. Flatten to a 5-inch Intimidated by the thought of making two- (13 cm) circle; wrap in plastic wrap 3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, crust pies? Try this simple free-form pie - it and refrigerate for 1 hour. heat remaining oil over medium only needs a single pie crust (less calories) heat. Cook onions and garlic, and looks like it came from a pastry shop. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). stirring, for 3 minutes or until slightly MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS 3. On a lightly floured surface, roll softened. Add barley and cook, • Baking sheet, lightly greased pastry to a 13-inch (32 cm) round; stirring, for 2 minutes or until lightly transfer to prepared baking sheet. toasted. Pastry Using a sharp knife, trim pastry edge 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) 4. Stir in 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) of the to form an even circle. all-purpose flour stock and bring to a boil. Reduce 4. Filling: Starting 2 inches (5 cm) heat, cover and simmer, stirring 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar from edge, overlap apple slices occasionally, for 25 minutes or until Salt in a circle; arrange another barley is almost tender. (Add more overlapping circle of apples in stock if barley appears dry.) 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, center. In a bowl, combine sugar, cut into pieces 5. Stir in squash, sausage and sage; add pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle enough stock for a moist consistency. 2 tbsp (30 mL) cold water (approx.) over apples. Fold pastry rim Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 over apples to form a 2-inch minutes to warm through. Season Filling (5 cm) edge. with salt (if needed) and pepper to 4 apples, such as Golden Delicious, 5. Bake on middle rack in preheated taste. Spoon onto plates and sprinkle Spy or Granny Smith, peeled, cored oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until with Parmesan cheese. and sliced pastry is golden and apples are Serve immediately. 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated tender. Place baking sheet on a wire Tip sugar rack to cool. With a spatula, carefully *Pearl barley is polished with the outer hull 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped slide pie onto serving platter. and bran layers removed. It’s the fastest pecans cooking and ideal in risottos and pilafs. Tip 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon *Store-bought pastry for a single-crust Pot barley is less polished with more of pie can be used instead of the suggested the bran layer intact. It takes longer to 1. Pastry: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar homemade pastry. cook than pearl. and generous pinch of salt. Cut in Farmhouse Apple Pie recipe is courtesy Hulled barley (often sold in health food stores) butter with a pastry blender or fork of 500 Best Comfort Food Recipes has the husk removed but with bran and germ to make coarse crumbs. Sprinkle layers intact. It takes the longest to cook. by Johanna Burkhard © 2010 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold.

22 FALL 2018 FEATURE How to Sell your Home BY When you have Pets! CAROL TAPLIN

Selling your home can be traumatic for all! It’s hard enough regular basis there is always the chance that that you are scrambling to keep the kitchen and your one of them will have a bit of an air about husband’s “Man Cave” presentable but there are also the them that day. Be conscious of this and try four-legged creatures that are wondering what’s going on to fix the problem before it’s noticed. Also to consider. clean and remove objects that have a distinct or unusual smell, and keep a stationery air I am the proud owner of Khola, an Australian Shepherd–one freshener in that corner of the room. of the most intelligent doggies in the world. It’s very easy to have a conversation with Khola and explain that many real In some cases, carpets may have to be estate agents and buyers will be visiting the listed home. cleaned and cupboards may have to be painted to give that fresh look and feel. Go However, if you are concerned that your pets might react through your home with your realtor before negatively to visitors, the number one solution is to remove your the showings start and be alert to anything pets from the premises while a showing is taking place. Some that would put you off. Put yourself in the people are nervous around animals and consequently will not buyer’s position. be concentrating on how lovely your home is. Even if the pet is crated downstairs or on the back deck, if potential buyers hear it You could also restrict showings to a certain time of day when barking, they may be reluctant to enter your home. Some clients you know that the pets will be outside and this gives you a have acute allergies to pet hair and although your home might chance to burn a scented candle or bake some cookies. be spotless, just having Miss Mew waltz by them can set off their Should your realtor have a number of showings scheduled allergies. I have also had clients who are terrified of cats. for one day you might consider taking your pets to your If you can get a family member, neighbour, or friend to take daughter’s house, to their regular groomer or to daycare. the pets out for a walk or have them stay in an alternate Certainly the day the movers come to pack and move your backyard, it would be ideal. However, if this is not possible, belongings would be a great day to have your pets away— the following suggestions will help you deal with the situation less stress for your pets and the movers. When pets are ready HOW DOES YOUR PET REACT TO STRANGERS? to be picked up at the end of the day, arrive with a new toy or special treat to make it a more pleasant experience. Always advise your realtor that a 24-hour notice for showings is critical so that a game plan can be put in place to determine PET HAIR! who in the family will scramble home, will pick up the chew Dog and cat hair can be problematic. If you have hardwood toys, will spray the Febreze and will take the pets for a walk floors, keep a dry Swiffer available for quick pet hair pick up or for a ride in the car. before clients arrive. Keep a vacuum handy for pet hair on carpet. Although I am not a “Kitty Mum” I do know that some cats A lint brush also works well and can be kept close at hand. hate a little drive in the car, meaning that Miss Mew may be home to greet the visitors as they arrive. Please let the realtor’s FIND A PET FRIENDLY REALTOR! office know if your pet hates interaction with children, or likes Very important. If you choose a realtor who is highly allergic to attack anything that moves. I can tell you from experience to pets, chances are showings will be brief. Also if your that not all cats are open to visitors. realtor has a tendency to run whenever he/she sees Fluffy approaching, it might be better to choose a realtor who is Leave biscuits for dogs and treats for cats at your front door pet friendly. Again, please let your realtor’s office know of in a covered jar for realtors to give to your pets. This can help any pets in the home so that they are prepared. ease the stress of strangers entering your home.

PET ODOURS? FINALLY . . . Do not be afraid to sit your pets down and have a little talk Clients have a very keen sense of smell. They know if with them about the trials and tribulations of selling your your brother-in-law stole a quick puff of a cigarette last home. They are part of the family too. Pets are more sensitive Thanksgiving in the downstairs bathroom. They will then than you think and they sense that you are under stress to proceed to deduct the cost of painting all rooms in the keep things looking nice. You’ll be surprised at how well they home from your list price. will accommodate you! You might even let them pick out the Be very conscious of any odours in the home – whether colours for their new mud room in the new house! temporary from the fish you cooked last night to an odour Moving can be a very positive experience if everyone is that has always lingered in your pet’s favourite sitting spot. organized and onboard. Smells put people off. Even if your pets are groomed on a

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The Pacemakers Do It Again!

Regulars Bob, Ray, Tom, Sam and newest group Yummy sandwiches from Longo’s and gooey S’mores member, Al Gillan, were crowd pleasers at the squares prepared and donated by Revera Retirement Pacemakers’ June 13 Sing Along. With a little Living, were smash hits too. help from their talented friends (Gil Scott, Herb Many thanks to Pam Tulino and the Social Rempel, Jane Keast, Bonnie Dennis, Mary Bresser Committee for their hard work. and Carole Allen), it was a fun-filled, musically entertaining afternoon.

Fallsview Casino Trip BY JOHN GORMAN

The annual bus trip to Casino Niagara left the Recreation Centre on the morning of May 24. As usual, the bus was full of optimistic fortune seekers who were certain that this would be the year they broke the OLG bank. During the ride, Al Moldon and his faithful assistant, Marna, conducted an entertaining quiz for all to enjoy – and make the trip seem shorter. Several folks won modest prizes. In fact, it was obvious later in the day that the quiz offered far better odds of winning than the Casino. Nevertheless, a fine time was enjoyed by all, especially the few lucky folks who came home with modest winnings. Thanks to Social Committee organizer, Kathy Billington for supplying water and candies. If you have not taken advantage of this outing, you are missing a fine time. While it is always nice to win, the fun and fellowship and the visit to the famous Falls are well worth the modest cost. Keep an eye out for the sign-up for the next trip – it sells out quickly.

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CANADA DAY 2018

Top-notch entertainment, a visit from local and federal Councillor Iain Lovatt both gave short but uplifting political representatives and tasty, free eats made speeches. Afterwards everyone joyfully sang O Canada. Canada’s 151st birthday celebration at the Recreation Once again, numerous winners in the Best Canada Day Centre a resounding success. Costume and Best Canada Day Hat contests received Grant Fullerton, a very talented one-man band, kept Tim Horton gift cards. the party in high spirits. Many in attendance danced Many thanks to Ron Brewing and the Social Committee and sang along to all the great tunes. who organized this great event. Jane Philpott, our Member of Parliament, and Stouffville

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Profile:Greg & Dee McCain's

BY ALISON SCOWCROFT Collection

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I have long been a HOW DID YOUR COLLECTION GROW? fan of the AGO (Art I started attending art auctions and exhibits to add Gallery of Ontario), but to my collection. Eventually, Dee and I opened our who knew about the own art gallery in Toronto, carrying numerous artists AGB, the Art Gallery of including Rockwell. Every year Norman Rockwell Ballantrae? I recently would do a maximum of 200 lithographs, all signed had the opportunity and numbered, and we arranged to have some sent to to spend a couple of our gallery where they sold as quickly as they arrived. hours with Greg and Dee McCain to learn DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITES? about their remarkable Of the 30 Rockwells I own, my top favourites are collection of authentic Before The Shot, The Charwomen, and Saying Norman Rockwell works Grace. The paintings (although Norman Rockwell of art. It was a joy to never called himself an artist, he said he was an see these paintings up illustrator) are all framed using protective matting close and I'm certain and glass to preserve them. Mr. Rockwell would be thrilled to know his WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT works of art reside in Ballantrae—a community that NORMAN ROCKWELL? gives you the feeling of family, just as his art does. It's interesting that his paintings represent family scenes that conjure up happy times, yet Norman HOW DID YOUR ROCKWELL Rockwell was not a happy man. He suffered greatly COLLECTION BEGIN? from depression and was married three times. My collection began back in 1965 when Dee and George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are both I went to an art auction at the Park Plaza hotel. prolific collectors of Norman Rockwell paintings. One of the pieces up for auction was the Norman Norman Rockwell was a story teller through his art Rockwell painting Before The Shot, a very famous and Lucas and Spielberg are story tellers through picture of a young boy about to get a needle; he's their movies. It's understandable they would admire bent over checking out the doctor's credentials. It these works. tells quite the story. I was a young doctor at the time and the picture appealed to me. I put in a winning DO YOU COLLECT OTHER ARTISTS? bid of $600 and thus began my great interest in all Yes, Dali and Picasso, along with a myriad of things Norman Rockwell. figurines and interesting sculptures.

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Get ready! The Ballantrae Summer Games will be grandchildren. We get to show our young ones here August 17 to August 25, 2019. We are a year how all we “old” folks enjoy an active life. away from the 2019 Ballantrae Summer Games, but Opening day, August 17, will be organized to planning is underway. We are looking to build on involve all generations. There will be lots of fun the huge success of the 2017 Games. All the events games and activities geared to family participation from 2017 will be included, plus some new ones. and competition. The executive committee remains intact save for As always it is you, our amazing residents, who the treasurer who is now Jim Scrivens. All condo continue to make the Summer Games such a captains are returning, some with a new co-captain. unique and exciting event. The 2018 Summer Games Free BBQ was a Be sure to put August 17, 2019 in your calendar tremendous success! The Summer Games and plan to spend the day with your children hoodie is back. Order yours. and grandchildren to share in this celebration of our community. The 2019 Summer Games will celebrate our Adult Lifestyle Community including our children and Did someone say, “dunk tank?”

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BGCC Tennis Club BY JOHN PERZ

The BGCC Tennis Club continued its tradition aside from the initial drop-ins, of combining tennis with camaraderie and good is restricted to club members. food at its annual Canada Day Social on July 1. For complete information The day began with peameal bacon on a bun and registration forms please for breakfast, a morning of round robin doubles see the “BGCC Tennis” listing tennis and finally a game of “cats and dogs” under “Activities” at where all who wanted to play started on the two http://ourbgcc.com/ courts and were gradually eliminated until only one person was left as the winner. It was a fun social game with no hard hitting and emphasis on consistency. Then we all gathered to sing O Canada. Lunch, overseen by chef Iggy, included gourmet grilled cheese squares and homemade hamburgers, augmented by many salads and desserts prepared by the members. In mid September, we celebrated our year-end social at the Recreation Centre. It is never too late to join and we especially encourage newly-arrived residents to try out our club. Any BGCC resident, age 19 and over, who is interested in joining is welcome to participate in up to three drop-in events to “test the waters” before joining. Reduced membership rates apply in late season. Note that all BGCC residents have the right to use the tennis courts outside the specific hours reserved for club activities; a sign-up board and booking rules are posted on the bulletin board beside the courts. However, participation in club activities,

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HOME ON THE GREEN 33 FEATURE The Monarch Butterfly & Our Ballantrae BY WAYNE BURGESS Golf Club Course

In the past 20 years, (bitter steroids) that monarchs store in their bodies to more than 90 per discourage predators, which associate the butterflies’ cent of the monarch distinctive coloration with bad taste. But relying on a butterflies that migrate single type of plant for survival is a risky strategy that from Mexico to Canada has put monarchs in grave danger. have disappeared. The implications of wiping out the monarchs is actually In November 2017, an indicator of potentially severe environmental the monarch butterfly damage. Leading to what, nobody knows. Possibly was designated as nothing. Possibly to extinctions of other species that endangered in Canada. we wouldn't even think to connect through the long The monarch goes chain within the food chain: fewer of these means through four stages in fewer of those which means more of the other species its life cycle: egg, caterpillar (larva), pupa (chrysalis) and and fewer of the third species and so on. butterfly. Once the eggs are laid, the species grows John McLellan, general manager of our Ballantrae inside the egg for about four days. It then hatches into Golf Club, informs us that the club was approached by a caterpillar and feeds on the milkweed plant for about Audubon to acquire and propagate milkweed seeds two weeks. The pupa lasts for about ten days and and participate in their national program to encourage then hatches into a beautiful adult butterfly that lives the growth of more milkweed. The Club agreed and about four to six weeks, unless it is the late summer our sandy soil seems to be an ideal natural habitat for generation that lives six to seven months, migrating the native plant. Areas adjacent to the golf course and and overwintering in Mexico. around pond banks were identified where there would For the spring return to Canada, three or four be minimal pesticide use and mowing only late in the successive generations fly to breeding grounds, season after the adult butterfly emerges. lay eggs and perish. The resulting caterpillars transform It is very gratifying to live in a community designated into butterflies and then take on the next leg of the trip. the first Audubon Signature Sanctuary in Canada and What may be the monarch’s most striking quirk is to know we are all doing our small part to save a species. its caterpillar-stage reliance on milkweed as its sole So, the next time you spot that monarch butterfly, food source, a phenomenon called “monophagy.” thank a milkweed and be proud of our contribution! Milkweed plants contain small traces of cardenolides

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Ballantrae Geek Gets Seniors BY “Plugged In” KAREN CLARK

Pictured are the first graduates to complete an eight- “There are lots of things to discover and do research on. week Seniors Tech Training program offered by the I can find more and make connections with people to stay Whitchurch-Stouffville Library and led by our own in touch, exchange ideas, information and thoughts.” Ballantrae Geek, Brian Freedman. “The interactions with the students make this training Initiated by the Whitchurch-Stouffville Library and special. I made friends with a student and we talked funded by the New Horizons for Seniors federal grant about many things and it is amazing that we did not program, the seniors were introduced to a whole new feel the age difference.” way to communicate and to do research. For more information on future courses, contact Having worked with the library in the past, Brian Catherine Arthurs: [email protected] was their “go to” resource for course direction and or at 905-6442-7323, ext. 5234. leadership. Rather than offering a general computer Photos courtesy of Julie Williams, Pretty in Pictures - course, Brian focused on mastering the iPad. Seniors Official Photographer Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville were paired with teens (ages 14 to 18) one-on-one in a classroom environment and taught how to use iPads and to encourage new social connections. “It was incredible to see and feel the excitement and sense of accomplishment amongst the seniors as they progressed throughout the eight-week program,” said Brian. “So capping all of this off with a formal graduation ceremony seemed the most appropriate and natural way to mark this amazing milestone.” From the following comments submitted by the participants, it is apparent that the program was a success. “It means so much to be able to chat and have face time with my relatives in Australia, especially my 97 year-old aunt.”

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HOME ON THE GREEN 37 FEATURE CLAIM TO FAME BY BOB SIEGEL

My late dad Al Siegel, considered by many to have been Canada's foremost impresario – an organizerMarilyn of high & Me quality entertainment – was the owner and operator of the country's largest and finest supper club, The Elmwood in Windsor, Ontario. Had you gone there in the mid 1940s and for three decades thereafter, you might very well have seen the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, the McGuire Sisters or Canada's own Paul Anka. As such, Dad was in constant pursuit of new entertainers. He would regularly travel to other cities to observe young talent with a view to “buying” them for The Elmwood. In the summer of 1952, while staying at our cottage in Crystal Beach, it was suggested that he see a new young crooner, Al Martino, who was appearing at the Town Casino in Buffalo. So along with Mom and me, he ventured across the border to watch him perform. (Just to give you some idea of the times, complete dinners could be had for $1.50.) Naturally, we were seated at ringside. Mom and Dad were seated across from me. Behind me were a nondescript man and woman. During the course of the evening, the master of ceremonies introduced the couple as Henry Hathaway, a Hollywood director and producer whose name meant absolutely nothing to me, and his companion, Marilyn Monroe. Her name meant even less. They were in the area, shooting the film noir, Niagara, on the Canadian side of the river. In those days I was an avid collector of celebrity autographs. However, I had a rather soft rule of only seeking out the signatures of personalities with whom I was familiar. And who had ever heard of Marilyn Monroe anyway? My mom told me she was known for her “calendars.” I was eleven years of age. Draw your own conclusions. At Mom's urging, I patiently stood in line at the end of the show to request her autograph. Mom assured me that her signature would become more meaningful to me as the years went on. How right she was! The movie Niagara went on to establish Marilyn as a major sex symbol and gave her the look that we are so familiar with today. Hugh Hefner featured her in the first issue of Playboy magazine. And the rest is history. I'm certain you are wanting to know if Al Martino ever appeared at The Elmwood. Yes, many times. But sadly, not Marilyn Monroe. However, I'll always have the memory of that fleeting moment with her that summer night in 1952. And of course, I'll always have her autograph.

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HOME ON THE GREEN 39 FEATURE Meet Ballantrae Volunteers STEVE SMITH & ERIC SCRAFIELD BY ALISON SCOWCROFT

I recently had an One of the misconceptions I had about volunteering opportunity to talk for Habitat for Humanity is that I would need to to Steve Smith and know how to hammer a nail into a piece of wood. Eric Scrafield, both That's not the case. The positions for volunteers members of our are varied and age or physicality is not an issue — community about the although learning how to wield a hammer would be volunteer work they a great asset for all of us. do and have done Both Steve and Eric have volunteered throughout for many years. Both their lives (Steve with Junior Achievement and currently volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, a the Food Bank; Eric with hockey schools, Heart & wonderful organization Stroke and the Cancer Society.) What struck me the that builds homes for most after speaking with them was the pleasure people in need; they they derived from their volunteer work. Both work give “a hand up, in a Restore (Steve in Markham; Eric in Newmarket.) not a hand out.” They enjoy meeting other volunteers as I asked both about well as customers the impetus to get who come into the them involved in stores looking to volunteering. Steve purchase items. said after he retired he needed to find Certainly this something that brings purpose to their lives, but it is Steve Smith gave him “joy and purpose.” He jokingly evident by the way added that he felt after retirement the next big they talk about the event was death. The joy was easy to find living volunteering they in this community, but purpose was different. Eric do, that it also brings came from a volunteering family and he readily joy and satisfaction. admits he gets great satisfaction out of helping It's nice to know we others and giving back to society, especially his live in a community local community. where people are generous with their It was interesting learning about Habitat for time, making a Humanity, and all that it entails. They do build difference to other houses for people, but they first need to raise people's lives. money in order to build those houses. One method of raising funds is through donations to NOTE: their “Restores.” They have volunteers who will The website for Eric Scrafield come into your home, dismantle your kitchen, HFH is habitatgta.ca. for example, and take it away, or pick up objects If you volunteer for a that you no longer need. These are all taken to charity and would like to be one of the many restores and sold. The money featured in HOTG, contact from these sales helps support building homes Alison Scowcroft at for people in need. [email protected].

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Slots at Annual BGCC Georgian Downs Craft Sale

Wednesday, Saturday, October 20, 2018 October 10, 2018 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recreation Centre TIME: Bus leaves the Recreation Centre at 9:45 a.m. and returns at TO BOOK A FREE TABLE, approximately 5:00 p.m. BGCC RESIDENTS MAY CONTACT:

TICKETS: $13 per person Carol MacNaughton, 905-640-0651 or Sheila Armet, 905-640-3753 INCLUDES: Bus ride and $15.00 for slot machines TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE Join the Pacemakers PLEASE CONTACT Mariette Blouin-Johnson for a Sock Hop!! 905-591-2032 Wednesday, October 24

LOCATION the Recreation Centre Dave Parsons From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fall Concert: Tickets: $10.00 A TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON For tickets please contact: Gail Knaggs, 905-591-2951 Sunday, October 21, 2018 Kathy Billington, 905-591-1390 at 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION Annual Christmas Ballantrae Recreation Centre Dave Parsons Quintet, Sing Along featuring vocalist Lisa Levy Wednesday, December 12 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED LOCATION Recreation Centre From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the Tickets: $10.00 Ballantrae Choir’s Piano Maintenance Fund For tickets please contact: Lynn Gauld, 905- 591-4144 Jenny Gould, 647-448-4022 Tickets: $15.00 Call 905-640-2790 NOTE: NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

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Mark Your Calendars Ladies’ Christmas Saturday, Luncheon November 3, 2018 Thursday, November 29, 2018 Tickets: $60.00 TIME: Another great evening of 11:30 a.m. Meet and Mingle murder and mayhem! 12:30 p.m. Lunch It’s a murder mystery and dinner in our own LOCATION: Ballantrae Recreation Centre. Meadowbrook Golf Course 11939 Warden Avenue (just south of PRESENTED BY Stouffville Sideroad) Tickets: $55.00 per person

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14th Annual BALLANTRAE ANNUAL Christmas Concert! Christmas Dinner Tuesday, and Dance December 4, 2018 Saturday, TIME December 8, 2018 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Recreation Centre Tickets: $20.00 per person TIME: For tickets please contact: Alma Boyd, 905-642-4482 5:30 p.m. [email protected] Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres Kay Corlett, 905-591-0239 6:30 p.m. [email protected] Dinner at Recreation Centre Lorraine Farro, 905-642-9938 [email protected] Tickets: $70.00 per person Margaret Lunn, 905-640-2865 [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT BY: THE 45’S Mary Bresser, 416-779-9542 [email protected] For tickets please contact: Maureen Downes, 905-591-1769 Jenny Gould at 647-448-4022 [email protected]

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profile BY KAREN CLARK HE SHOOTS,

He WITHScores! PRO HOCKEY PLAYER, Q&A TERRY CAFFERY

TERRY CAFFERY

NAME: TERRANCE MICHAEL CAFFERY BORN: APRIL 1, 1949, TORONTO, ON HEIGHT: 5’ 10” PRO CAREER: 1969-1976, CENTRE

WAS HOCKEY A BIG PART YOU WERE JUST A YOUNG TEENAGER. OF YOUR BOYHOOD? WHAT WERE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS Yes, sports were a focus in our household. I played OF THOSE YEARS? hockey in the winter and baseball in the summer. My Playing with the Marlboros and winning the Memorial first team experience was with Leaside Minor Hockey Cup Championship, May 1967 in five games. (Leading and then Junior B with the St. Michael’s Buzzers. (OHA scorer for the series) Jr. B Rookie Of the Year 1964-65) AT AGE 19, YOU HAD SOME DECISIONS TO WITH THOSE HONOURS, YOU WERE WELL MAKE - COLLEGE OR AN OFFER TO PLAY ON YOUR WAY. WHAT WAS THE NEXT STEP? WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM? I played for the Toronto Marlboros for three seasons: I was considering hockey scholarships from both 1965 through1968 at the Maple Leaf Gardens. During Boston and Denver Universities, but an offer to join that time, I was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks. the Canadian National Team in Ottawa was my choice. I attended the University of Ottawa that first year BEING THE THIRD PICK IN THE FIRST ROUND (1968-69) and after five summers and correspondence MUST HAVE BEEN EXCITING! courses, I achieved my BA in 1975. In those days the picks were done in a conference room in a hotel with no media hype. I received a phone IT MUST HAVE BEEN A THRILL AT SUCH A call two days later to tell me I had been drafted by YOUNG AGE. WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER BEST? Chicago. It was nothing like the fanfare we see on Travelling the world representing Canada! We played television today. Once you were drafted, the team in or travelled to East and West Germany, Poland, basically owned you. I was told to report to their farm Sweden, Finland, France, Czechoslovakia and Russia. It team in St. Catharines, but I said no, and was able to was an eye opener to see the brutal conditions behind stay and play for the Marlboros. the Iron Curtain. The prominent maple leaf logos on

46 FALL 2018 FEATURE our jackets ensured our safety. Canadians were well respected, but we were glad to get back to Canada. When the European and Soviet Bloc teams came to Canada, we would start in Halifax and travel to the west coast playing exhibition games. As there were no NHL teams west of Toronto, the arenas were filled to capacity! In western Canada the National Team was “their team.” WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES OF PLAYING SUCH EXPERIENCED TEAMS? As a young team with minimal ice time together, beating European players who were in their late 20s who had played WITHOUT A NATIONAL TEAM FOR together for 15 years, was tough. The fans didn’t take OVER A DECADE. WHERE TO NOW? that into account! But seeing the Canadian flag go up I started my NHL pro career…starting salary $9000.00! with the anthem playing when we won was my reward. Between 1969 and 1972 I played for the Chicago (Leading scorer for Canada at 1969 World Tournament, Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars and in the minors Stockholm, Sweden.) for Dallas (CHL) and Cleveland (AHL) (AHL Rookie of the year 1972) THE FOLLOWING YEAR, LACK OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING LEFT CANADA From 1972 to 1975 I played for the New England Whalers (WHA Champions, 1973) (WHA Rookie of the Year 1973) (1st Rookie to score 100 points in Major League Hockey) and then the Calgary Cowboys from 1975-76. A PRO ATHLETE’S BIGGEST FEAR WOULD BE INJURY. WHAT HAPPENED IN 1974? An injured knee that never recovered 100%. My career was over in 1976 after six knee and three shoulder surgeries! KNOWING THAT YOU HAD TO MOVE ON FROM HOCKEY, WHERE DID LIFE TAKE YOU? I was an accounting trainee with Clarkson Gordon for a year, but when my brother Jack asked me to join him in his sporting goods sales and distribution business in 1977, I decided to buy in and give it a try. I was there 37 years! The business took off after Jack acquired the distribution rights for NIKE. Adidas was the leader in sports shoes at the time and we only had three shoes to show our retailers. Unfortunately, Jack who was also a professional hockey and baseball player, died of cancer in 1992, but I carried on and retired October 1, 2014.

HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN HOCKEY SINCE LEAVING THE NHL? I was a scout for three years, but it interfered with running the business, so I gave it up. Continued on page 48

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WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO BALLANTRAE? of my hockey career. My original plan was to play I had my sights on this community for some time. Leaside four years for the National Team and play in the l972 was becoming so busy, it was time to get out of the city. Olympics, but the Federal government had other ideas But with all my injuries, bungalow-style living was the about the importance of having a National Team to biggest lure! represent Canada around the world. WHAT OCCUPIES YOUR TIME NOW THAT YOU ARE RETIRED? My wife Jan and I have travelled extensively and have an upcoming trip to the Azores and Portugal. I also play a little golf. WOULD YOU DO IT ALL AGAIN? Absolutely! I would have loved to play for the National Team for more than one season. It was the highlight

NOTE: For those interested in reading about the NOTE: The Hockey Hall of Fame displays Terry’s Canadian National Hockey Team throughout the 1960 jersey as the WHA’s first Rookie of the Year (1972-73) to 1969 period until its demise, Caffery recommends alongside the last Rookie of the Year, (1979-80), Wayne Father Bauer and The Great Experiment - The Genesis Gretzky! Quite the bookend to an amazing career! Of Canadian Olympic Hockey, by Greg Oliver. To order or more information: www.oliverbooks.ca

NOTICES Ballantrae’s Volunteer Assistance Program “Residents helping residents to meet temporary, non-emergency needs.” We celebrate our resident volunteers, who gladly assist a growing number of our fellow residents just needing a little help. CALL US FOR:

DRIVES ODD JOBS FRIENDLY INFORMATION To doctor’s Such as changing light VISITS About community and appointments, bulbs, dog walking local resources physiotherapy, grocery (short-term only), etc. shopping, etc. PHONE: 289-800-2540 (leave a message) or EMAIL: [email protected] An Intake Volunteer will respond as soon as possible Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with confidential service. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT now available FOR LOAN See BGCC website: www.ourbgcc.com Judy Flow, Coordinator

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HOME ON THE GREEN 51 CLUB NEWS Why Mah Jongg You Ask? BY MARY FREEDMAN

There are many benefits to this challenging and social Mah Jongg produced consistent gains across all game. Players say that mah jongg blends healthy cognitive performance measures—digit forward competitiveness with strategy and history. The rummy- memory, verbal memory, and MMSE (Mini Mental style tile game was invented in China and came to State Examination). The effects lasted after Mah North America in the 1920s, according to the New Jongg had been withdrawn for a month, suggesting York-based National Mah Jongg League, which makes that constant practice is not necessary to achieve it almost 100 years strong. therapeutic effect once an initial threshold is attained.” Four players put the tiles face down and scramble them The Ballantrae Recreation Centre provides residents with their hands to shuffle them. Sets include 152 tiles with the opportunity to play and learn this exciting and four racks. There are five different tile categories: game. Mah jongg players gather in the card room Suit (craks, bams, dots), Dragon (red, white, green), every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 and Thursday Flower, Wind, and Joker. Players take turns picking and afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00. These sessions are for discarding tiles to complete combinations indicated on experienced players. an official card. We also offer learn-to-play classes for beginners. It is said that mah jongg is a great game for keeping Lessons run for an eight-week period. Registration is the mind sharp and it is highly recommended as good required. Beginners can continue to come and practise brain health for seniors. their skills until they feel ready to join the experienced players. Volunteers make this possible by joining in Specifically, mah jongg can help improve memory skills, weekly classes to assist. Mah jongg was also added faster decision-making, better observation skills as well to the Ballantrae Summer Games in 2015! as facilitate the ability to think on different levels. It is also an excellent social activity. In my opinion, it can So why not give this exciting game a try? You might also improve patience and attention to detail. just be glad you did! What did I forget to mention? Oh, it can be addictive! According to the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, “Regardless of frequency of playing,

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7750 Birchmount Road, Unit 1, Markham, ON L3R 0B4 ● Tel: 905.470.1122 ● Fax: 905.470.0441 ● E-Mail: [email protected] ● Website: www.bocentro.com FEATURE A HOME THAT WAS US

A little house with three bedrooms, and nothing can compare They didn't look like turtles one bathroom and one car on the street, to watching movies in your car. trying to squeeze out every mile; a mower that you had to push they were streamlined, white walls, fins to make the grass look neat. Then there were the picnics and really had some style. at the peak of summer season. In the kitchen on the wall Pack a lunch and find some trees One time the music that you played we only had one phone and never need a reason. whenever you would jive, and no need for recording things, was from a vinyl, big-holed record someone was always home. Get a baseball game together called a forty-five. with all the friends you know, We only had a living room Have real action playing ball – The record player had a post where we would congregate, and no game video. to keep them all in line, unless it was at mealtime and then the records would drop down in the kitchen where we ate. Remember when the doctor and play one at a time. used to be the family friend We had no need for family rooms and didn't need insurance Oh sure, we had our problems then, or extra rooms to dine. or a lawyer to defend? just like we do today - When meeting as a family and always we were striving, those two rooms would work out fine. The way that he took care of you trying for a better way. or what he had to do, We only had one TV set because he took an oath and strived Oh, the simple life we lived and channels maybe two. to do the best for you. still seems like so much fun. But always there was one of them How can you explain a game, with something worth the view. Remember going to the store just kick the can and run? and shopping casually, For snacks we had potato chips and when you went to pay for it And why would boys put baseball cards that tasted like a chip. you used your own money? between bicycle spokes, And if you wanted flavour and for a nickel, red machines there was Lipton's onion dip. Nothing that you had to swipe had little bottled Cokes? or punch in some amount, Store-bought snacks were rare because And remember when the cashier person This life seemed so much easier, my mother liked to cook - Had to really count? slower in some ways, and nothing can compare to snacks I love the new technology in Betty Crocker's book. The milkman used to go but I sure do miss those days. from door to door, Weekends were for family trips and it was just a few cents more So time moves on and so do we or staying home to play. than going to the store. and nothing stays the same, We all did things together – but I sure love to reminisce even go to church to pray. There was a time when mailed letters and walk down memory lane. came right to your door, When we did our weekend trips without a lot of junk mail ads With all today's technology depending on the weather, sent out by every store. we grant that it's a plus! no one stayed at home because But it's fun to look way back and say, we liked to be together. The mailman knew each house by name and knew where it was sent; HEY LOOK FOLKS, Sometimes we would separate There were not loads of mail addressed THAT WAS US! to do things on our own, to "present occupant.” but we knew where the others were without our own cell phone. There was a time when just one glance NOTE: This poem was submitted was all that it would take, by Darlene Kinney. We were unable Then there were the movies and you would know the kind of car, to confirm the author. with your favourite movie star, the model and the make.

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